It could have been a historical day for Croatian football if all three Europa League participants advanced to the third qualifying rounds, but Rijeka were unable to follow suit of their counterparts. NK Lokomotiva defeated Ukrainian Premier League side Vorskla in Ukraine today after drawing 0-0 in Zagreb last week. The Lokosi set the tone with a first-minute goal scored … [Read more...] about Hajduk and Lokomotiva Advance to Playoff Round; Rijeka Falls Short
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Croatian Clubs Begin European Campaigns
By 54 CommentsHNK Hajduk will be entering the second round of the UEFA Europa League this week against Romanian side CSMS Iasi. The first match will take place on Thursday, July 14 at 2 pm EST in Romania. Iasi features former Croatian U20 and NK Zadar player Ante Saric, who until moving last season, made nearly 100 appearances for Zadar. Hajduk is expected to advance against … [Read more...] about Croatian Clubs Begin European Campaigns
Dinamo’s Champions League Fate Secured
By 19 CommentsFans of Dinamo Zagreb were hoping for a more attractive opponent to face before entering the Champions League group stage, but the Modri will face Albanian champions KS Skenderbeu Korce in the playoff round. Other potential opponents included Serbia's FK Partizan, Israel's Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Sweden's Malmo FF, and Kazakhstan's Astana. Dinamo avoided drawing … [Read more...] about Dinamo’s Champions League Fate Secured
Hajduk is Lone Croatian Club to Advance in Europa League
By 101 CommentsHajduk Split were able to bounce back after a tough loss to Slovenian club, FC Kopar yesterday at Poljud, beating them 4-1, winning the tie overall with a 6-4 aggregate score. Tomislav Kis wasted no time after the start of the match, and scored the opening goal in the second minute. Newcomer, Jefferson de Jesus Santos, a native of Brazil, scored his first goal as … [Read more...] about Hajduk is Lone Croatian Club to Advance in Europa League
Dinamo Advance in Champions League While Europa League Continues
By 26 CommentsDinamo Zagreb redeemed themselves yesterday after the embarrassing 1-1 draw to Fola Esch on home soil last week. The Modri rolled into Luxembourg on Wednesday, this time with a coach released from prison who could lead them to victory. Marko Pjaca scored a double to put Dinamo up 2-0 by the end of the first half, and Marko Rog scored his debut goal to finish the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in Champions League While Europa League Continues
Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
By 85 CommentsThe draws of the European tournaments have been set and clubs that hail from Croatia have faired very well and are expected to advance. Dinamo Zagreb was paired up with Luxembourg champions, CS Fola Esch. Dinamo last played the team in Champions League qualifiers two years ago and dominated the team with a 5-0 win. Dinamo will have first honors of … [Read more...] about Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
Rijeka 3 – 0 Hajduk Split: The Tides Have Changed in the Jadranski Derby
By 38 CommentsIn the past 60 matches between Hajduk Split and Rijeka, Hajduk has won 27 times while 17 have ended in a draw. Hajduk has historically been among the cream-of-the-crop in not only the HNL, but in the Yugo first league as well, consistently winning titles over the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Crvena Zvezda, and Partizan. But in recent days, Hajduk’s dominance has … [Read more...] about Rijeka 3 – 0 Hajduk Split: The Tides Have Changed in the Jadranski Derby
Kramarić Hat Trick earns Rijeka 1st EL win, Dinamo fall in Salzburg
By 80 CommentsHNK Rijeka was the pride of Croatia today. Rijeka stepped up on the European stages and flexed their muscles against Dutch club, Feynoord, winning the match 3-1 thanks to three goals from Rijeka superstar, Andrej Kramarić. Kramarić has been on a tear this season, scoring goals every chance he gets. With his 14 goals in the HNL in only 12 matches, Kramarić … [Read more...] about Kramarić Hat Trick earns Rijeka 1st EL win, Dinamo fall in Salzburg
Rijeka Denied at the Death, Dinamo Fall in Close match in Glasgow
By 52 CommentsThe inability to finish was the name of the game in Dinamo’s 1-0 loss to Celtic in Glasgow today. It’s hard to say who was the better team as Celtic won the match, but Dinamo came inches from tying the game several times throughout the match, most notably with Eduardo Wilson’s attempt on target from 25 yards that struck the crossbar. Celtic started the match with … [Read more...] about Rijeka Denied at the Death, Dinamo Fall in Close match in Glasgow